What better way to segue into the busy fall season than with an ode to summer? This featured session was such fun! I've done quite a few sessions with the C. family and sometimes have to remind myself that I'm not just there to chat and visit. :)

We captured so many images of youngest brother H., who we fear will not have his "baby" look much longer. Isn't he adorable?

Who can resist a wide-angle shot of a baby in a rocker?

I think he was one or two frames away from wrestling away from dad here. So much to explore!

Proud big brothers L. and B. also had a great time showing me their "moves" on the playset and, at the end of the session, in the pool.

Thanks again, C. family! You'll be hearing from me again very very soon!

A note about the holiday season: Thank you to everyone who has booked a session this fall! Right before my vacation I booked the last available weekend session before Christmas. Then . . . we all know what happened. Labor Day passed, school started, and everyone realized, "Hey! I need to book a session before the holidays or to capture the lovely fall color." Eep!!! Fortunately I do have many spots available on weekdays. For those who would like a family session, you may consider what many of my clients do, which is book an early morning spot. Perfect light, perfect time of day for most little ones, and still early enough that mom and/or dad can make it to the office by 10 or 11am. If the sun is up, I'm happy to photograph. : )

It was such a delight to photograph the wonderful H. family, who are soon to be three . . . or four if we count furbaby Max! I had a great time chatting with them about this exciting time and, of course, capturing some lovely images at the new studio. I cannot wait to meet baby L. very soon. Thank you for including me in this special time, C. & F. Here's a little sneak peek for you!

What could be more fun than jumping on the bed? Maybe bouncing up and down with your big brother or little sister--your pal for life. I had such a lovely time photographing the R. family; here's their long-awaited sneak peek with many more to come soon in the gallery.

Bouncy fun . . . is it more fun to bounce or to collapse in a fit of giggles at the end?

Wait, don't answer that! Clearly the best part is snuggling with the whole family at the end. :)

Yes, there's no doubt about it--Miss L. is completely adorable! I just loved her "serious" look, her pure joy watching her butterfly mobile spin, and her absolute glee when looking at her understandably adoring mom and dad. Thank you, R. family! I will be in touch VERY soon with your full gallery. It was a pleasure photographing your family and here's a little sneak peek to tide you over!

A note about holiday scheduling . . . um, there is no delicate way to say this . . . it's just way too late. ha ha! I have been so flattered by the deluge of session requests I've received after Thanksgiving (my guess is this is somehow tryptophan related? ; )) and truly wish I could clone myself many times over so that I could just keep saying "yes, yes, and yes!" But truly, there is no room at the inn. ;) I do hope that all of the new clients who could not be accommodated will keep me in mind for future sessions. You might consider a winter session as well--winter light (and the light that floods inside when the leaves are gone!) can be utterly gorgeous. In fact . . . the images you see below were taken after our snow this weekend!

One more reminder that JSP will be closed between December 15th and January 5th. All e-mails and phone calls received during this time will be returned beginning on the 5th. Thank you!